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Tim Rowland

Tim Rowland is a columnist, author and outdoors writer living in Jay. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Taking Stock of Housing: Infrastructure woes limit growth

By Tim Rowland

What's missing from the housing equation? Infrastructure, such as public sewer systems. And although the price tag is more than small towns can afford, grants are often out of reach

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Help is on the way: Homeshare programs

By Tim Rowland

Homeshare programs typically match older people with bigger houses than they need with younger individuals or families in need of housing.

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John Thomas Brook name change made official

By Tim Rowland

A sign was unveiled Saturday officially changing the name of Negro Brook in Vermontville

Catamount: A low peak with high peak scrambles

By Tim Rowland

Trail, parking improvements make this hike easier to find, stick with

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Taking Stock of Housing: Market mayhem

By Tim Rowland

The Adirondack housing market conditions are stacked against easy solutions, particularly when it comes to building new houses.

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Dispatches from a buckthorn assassin

By Tim Rowland

Adirondack Garden Club tackles invasive plant problem at Essex Quarry trail

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Stranded Hudson River rafters rescued via rail bikes

By Tim Rowland

In what appears to be an Adirondack first, 13 Hudson River rafters who had become stranded were rescued late Labor Day evening by four North Creek rail bikes.

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Newcomb’s story, told through its schools

By Tim Rowland

Museum exhibit shows the history of education in the community

Adirondack activists urge release of road salt report 

By Tim Rowland

Members of the task force themselves have criticized the state for failing to release the report

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Spring Pond Bog whets the imagination

By Tim Rowland

Spring Pond Bog north of Tupper Lake is a mixture of fens and bogs.

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